Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Chavis / Top Greene / SPHW
Situation Assessment and Community Advisory Group
Member Selection
City Council November 7, 2023
Presentation Outline
Project Overview
• John Chavis Memorial Park Phase 2
• South Park Heritage Walk implementation
• John P “Top” Greene Center Improvements
Situation Assessment and Community Profile Analysis
Joint Community Advisory Group (CAG) Process Overview
Proposed Joint CAG membership
Next Steps
John Chavis Memorial Park Phase 2
• New aquatic center
o Indoor / outdoor
o Recreation / leisure / wellness / competition
• Heritage Plaza
• Historic interpretive displays
South Park Heritage Walk and John “Top” Greene Center Improvements
• South Park Heritage Walk implementation
• John Top Greene Center renovation and expansion
Situation Assessments
Community Framework
• 5-Minute Drive Demographics
• 10-Minute Walk Demographics
Engagement Process
• Level of Participation
• Community Stakeholders
• Community Advisory Group
CAG Process
Establishing a CAG
• Demographics
• Purpose & Responsibilities
• Community Representatives
• A community advisory group cannot substitute for broader public participation
Joint CAG Recruitment and Outreach (July - September)
• Signage (Bilingual)
• Posters & information cards (Bilingual) to:
o John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center
o John P “Top” Greene Community Center
o Raleigh Municipal Building
o Biltmore Hills Community Center
o Worthdale Community Center
o Sanderford Road Center
o Area faith-based facilities
• Project websites
• Social Media announcements
• Raleigh Parks weekly digital newsletter
• Email and phone outreach to area businesses and community stakeholders
o Daycare facilities
o Downtown Raleigh Alliance
o Faith-based facilities
o HOA’s and apartment management
o Former Chavis PLG
o Former CAC leadership
o Raleigh Youth Council
o Men of Southeast Raleigh
o Shaw University
o Southeast Raleigh Promise
o SPERNA
o St. Augustine’s University
Joint CAG Selection Panel
Kara Strang and Jeff Havener (Joint CAG members)
Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board
Derek Ham (Joint CAG member)
Arts Commission and Public Art Design Board
Wanda Cox-Bailey (Joint CAG member)
Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board
Carmen Cauthen & Tom Simon
Community Engagement Board
Proposed Joint CAG Membership
Public Members
Angela Carter **
Andrew Dames
Megan Kaufmann
Will Kiley
Dr. Candace Laughinghouse
Dr. Carol Love
Alicia McGill
Keyunda Miller
Patsy Smith Morgan
Ashley Moser
Frances Lonnette Williams **
Rob Wylie **
Cecilia Zuvic **
Board Representatives
Celise Bravo-Taylor (BPAC)
Wanda Cox-Bailey (HRMAB)
Derek Ham (PADB)
Jeff Havener (PRGAB)
Kara Strang (PRGAB)
** Former Chavis Public Leadership Group members
